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Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

Jazz bandleader, violist, composer and orchestral director Paul Whiteman was born in Denver, Colorado on March 28, 1890. Recognized as the pioneer of pre-swing jazz music – his nickname is the King of Jazz - he was the leader of the most popular dance bands in the 1920s, Paul Whitefield and His Orchestra. He had a series of hit recordings including “Three O’clock in the Morning”, “Whispering”, “In a Little Spanish Town”, and “Valencia”. As a composer, he co-wrote several songs that are now considered standards including “Flamin’ Marnie”, “Wonderful One”, “Madeline, Be Mine”, “Bon...